Road, Gravel and TT: The Best Cabal Bikes To Buy Right Now

Custom fitted, designed, custom painted and custom built.


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Cabal is a South African brand carving out a distinct place in the market – offering well-specced, performance-driven bikes with a strong focus on fit, personalisation and ride quality. Every Cabal is custom-fitted, custom-designed, custom-painted and custom-built, resulting in bikes that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.

Below, we take a closer look at the three models that define the brand’s current line-up.

Aero 2:
Pure Road-Racing 
The Cabal Aero 2

The Aero 2 is Cabal’s flagship road bike – a stiff, responsive platform built for riders chasing speed on the tarmac. Its geometry and tube shaping emphasise efficiency and handling, making it a compelling option for racing or fast-paced weekend rides. Riders who value precision and feedback will find plenty to like here.

Project X 
Mixed-Surface Speed, SA Style

Cabal Project X

For those who want versatility without sacrificing pace, the Project X takes Cabal’s aero-road DNA and expands its capability. With wider tyre clearance and a slightly more forgiving ride quality, it’s suited to both smooth tarmac and rougher mixed-surface routes. Think gravel races, long endurance days or fast back-road discovery, the Project X is built to handle them all, and to do it quickly.

Valor TT
Built for Pure Aerodynamic Efficiency
Cabal Valor TT

The newest addition to the Cabal range, the Valor TT, is designed with a singular intention: sustained speed. Every frame line, angle and component works to keep the rider locked into an efficient, aerodynamic position. It’s the bike you choose when you’re chasing a PB on the Ironman course in Nelson Mandela Bay or aiming to sharpen your time-trial results.

Why Cabal?A custom Cabal bike

Cabal’s strongest differentiator lies in its full-custom approach. When you order a bike, the process starts with a professional fit. From there, the build is tailored to your physique and your riding goals. A custom design and paint job – handled by respected local artists – is included as part of the package.

Cabal Valor TT bikeThis Valor custom detail was inspired by the movie Monsters Inc

The result: no two Cabals are ever the same. The brand’s philosophy is simple – if no two riders are identical, their bikes shouldn’t be either. Cabal leans into this idea with 100% customisation, ensuring each machine reflects both the rider’s needs and their personality.

Build Your Own Cabal
To explore full specifications or start designing your own custom Cabal build, visit their website and take the first step toward a bike that’s entirely your own.

 

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